Lockheed lands $33M RoKAF Peace Krypton support contract

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Sunday, 31 December 2017 16:47

Lockheed lands $33M RoKAF Peace Krypton support contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a not-to-exceed $33,6M contract for support of the Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) Peace Krypton surveillance aircraft, the US Department of Defense said on December 29, 2017.

China's homegrown AG600 amphibious aircraft makes maiden flight

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Sunday, 31 December 2017 16:18

China's homegrown AG600 amphibious aircraft makes maiden flight

China's first home-grown large amphibious aircraft AG600 makes a smooth landing after its maiden flight in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 24, 2017. At 9:39 a.m., the amphibious aircraft AG600, code named "Kunlong," soared into the sky from the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport in the city of Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province.

Japan becomes first export customer for Boeing KC-46 tanker aircraft

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Sunday, 31 December 2017 15:50

Japan becomes first export customer for Boeing KC-46 tanker aircraft

Through the Foreign Military Sale process, the U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $279 million contract for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s (JASDF’s) first KC-46 tanker and logistics support, marking the aircraft’s first international sale, the US aircraft maker said on December 22, 2017.

F-35 test pilots complete Weapons Delivery Accuracy flight trials

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Thursday, 21 December 2017 10:28

F-35 test pilots complete Weapons Delivery Accuracy flight trials

Testers from the 461st Flight Test Squadron and F-35 Integrated Test Force completed a major test milestone bringing the F-35 Lightning II’s full combat capabilities closer to the battlefield, said the US Air Force 412th Test Wing Public Affairs on December 20, 2017.

The Saratov training base received five new Ansat-U helicopters, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "The final batch of new training Ansat-U helicopters arrived at the training air base of the Zhukovsky and Gagarin Air Force Academy in Saratov region. Crews of the Syzran affiliate of the academy flew the helicopters from the producer enterprise to the deployment airfield," it said.

French Air Force about to receive first C-130J-30 airlifter

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Thursday, 21 December 2017 09:16

French Air Force about to receive first C-130J-30 airlifter

According to the well-informed Defens'Aero website, the first of four C-130J Super Hercules airlifters ordered by France will land today at the BA 123 d'Orléans-Bricy Air Base. The aircraft, a Lockheed Martin C-130J-30, will be operated by the 2/61 «Franche-Comté» air transport unit based at the BA 105 Evreux AB.

Embraer's KC-390 airlifter achieves IOC

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Wednesday, 20 December 2017 16:37

Embraer's KC-390 airlifter achieves IOC

The new Embraer KC-390 military transport and aerial refueling aircraft completed a relevant milestone today, with Embraer demonstrating to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) the attainment of the Initial Operational Capability (IOC), the Brazilian company said on December 20, 2017.

The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to provide sustainment and upgrades for its fleet of 683 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP). Valued at up to $961 million, the five-year, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract allows the Air Force to place orders for logistics, spares, software and sensor enhancements, among other activities.

Russian MoD orders initial batch of Mi-28NM attack helicopters

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Wednesday, 20 December 2017 12:06

Russian MoD orders initial batch of Mi-28NM attack helicopters

The Russian Defense Ministry has signed a contract with Russian Helicopters holding company to build an initial lot of new Mi-28NM helicopters. Under the terms of the contracts the first machines will be built before the end of 2018. This has been announced by the newspaper "Krasnaya Zvezda" (Red Star).

Poland requests $200M FMS for F-16 fighter jet follow-on support

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Wednesday, 20 December 2017 11:44

Poland requests $200M FMS for F-16 fighter jet follow-on support

The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Poland for follow-on support and sustainment services for its F-16 fleet for an estimated cost of $200 million, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on December 19, 2017.

Three Pilatus PC-12NGs for the Irish Air Corps

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Wednesday, 20 December 2017 11:21

Three Pilatus PC-12NGs for the Irish Air Corps

The Irish Defense Minister Paul Kehoe yesterday signed the contract for the delivery of three Pilatus Aircraft PC12NG aircraft to provide an adaptable platform to meet the current and future utility needs of the Irish Defence Forces, including Medevac, ISR, and Logistic Support tasks, the Irish Air Corps said on Twitter.

The US-based defense giant Lockheed Martin has secured an $110 million IDIQ contract for the Gray Wolf sub-sonic missile science and technology demonstration effort, the US Department of Defense stated on December 18, 2017.

Elbit to provide NATO MMF fleet with DIRCM self-protection systems

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Tuesday, 19 December 2017 14:06

Elbit to provide NATO MMF fleet with DIRCM self-protection systems

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a follow-on $46 million contract to supply additional J-Music DIRCM (Direct Infrared Countermeasures) self-protection systems to NATO, for its Airbus A330 Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet ("MMF") Program. The contract will be performed over a four-year period.

Saudi Arabia places $302M order for AGM-154C JSOW missiles

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Tuesday, 19 December 2017 12:17

Saudi Arabia places $302M order for AGM-154C JSOW missiles

Raytheon has been awarded a not-to-exceed $302 million contract for the procurement of 618 AGM-154C Block III Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) air-to-ground missiles for the government of Saudi Arabia, under the Foreign Military Sales program, the US Defense Department said on December 12, 2017.

Bell Helicopter's V-280 tiltrotor aircraft is airborne

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Tuesday, 19 December 2017 11:40

Bell Helicopter's V-280 tiltrotor aircraft is airborne

Bell Helicopter yesterday announced that its V-280 Valor has achieved first flight. The V-280 Valor is a next-generation tiltrotor that is designed to provide unmatched agility, speed, range and payload capabilities at an affordable cost. This milestone represents exceptional progress on the V-280 development program and brings Bell Helicopter one step closer to creating the next generation of vertical lift aircraft for the U.S. military.

Brahmos program moves to Su-30MKI fleet-wide integration phase

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Monday, 18 December 2017 14:56

Brahmos program moves to Su-30MKI fleet-wide integration phase

Indian defense officials have started work to integrate the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on 40 Sukhoi combat aircraft, state-run broadcaster All India Radio (AIR) said Monday. According to officials, the fleet of 40 Sukhoi jets will undergo structural modifications at the state-run aerospace Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for integration of the missile on them.

GKN wins $8M contract for SAAF Gripen RM12 engine support

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Monday, 18 December 2017 14:23

GKN wins $8M contract for SAAF Gripen RM12 engine support

GKN Aerospace has signed a three year contract extension worth over USD 8 M (Initial order value ZAR 89M), covering the technical product support, maintenance and parts supply for the Gripen RM12 Engines of the South African Air Force. The contract covers the period November 2017 to October 2020.

Saab lands $47 mn order for new Gripen E equipment

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Monday, 18 December 2017 12:28

Saab lands $47 mn order for new Gripen E equipment

The Swedish defence and security company Saab received a contract from the Swedish Defence and Material Administration (FMV) regarding new Gripen E equipment. This is a supplemental contract to the previously entered Gripen E contract, and is valued to approximately SEK 400 million (USD47 million), the company said today.

Indian Air Force phases out last Mi-8 PRATAP helicopters

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Monday, 18 December 2017 11:55

Indian Air Force phases out last Mi-8 PRATAP helicopters

The Indian Air Force's last Mi-8 "PRATAP" has been phased out yesterday, the IAF said in an official statement. The IAF 112 Helicopter Unit based in Yehalanka air force station was the last unit to operate the platform.